“HE’S A LIAR” Bezzecchi angrily recounted the moment of the collision with Marc Marquez at the Indonesian GP when the racer said that Marc Marquez had made baseless accusations against him. Immediately, boss Gigi Dall’igna responded with just 8 words

At the Mandalika circuit in Indonesia, hopes were high for a compelling showdown between Marco Bezzecchi and Marc Marquez. But in the opening lap of the Indonesian Grand Prix, chaos erupted: the two collided in a dramatic incident that left Marquez injured and Bezzecchi incensed. The Italian rider later accused Marquez of falsely blaming him — prompting a terse public retort from Ducati’s boss Gigi Dall’Igna.

Bezzecchi, who had qualified on pole, got off to a shaky start. He dropped several positions immediately and was forced to push to regain ground. As he attempted an inside move on Marquez around Turn 7, his front wheel made contact with the rear of the Ducati. The contact sent both machines careening into the gravel trap, ending their races prematurely.

Marquez emerged from the crash clutching his shoulder, with scans later revealing a suspected collarbone fracture. In contrast, Bezzecchi was spared serious structural damage — his team confirmed no broken bones — though he was bruised and shaken.

Even as Bezzecchi expressed immediate remorse on the track and in hospital, he later turned determined in his tone. He claimed that Marquez had unfairly accused him of wrongdoing. In a statement released afterward, Bezzecchi railed against what he called “baseless accusations,” insisting that the blame placed on him was unjust. He painted himself not as the villain, but as a rider who had been maligned.

“Today I made a mistake and unfortunately I also involved Marc,” Bezzecchi had posted — a more conciliatory message than his later harsh public tone. But the raw frustration came through when he later characterized Marquez’s comments as a false accusation.

The tension escalated when Gigi Dall’Igna, Ducati’s powerful technical director, weighed in. He responded to the controversy with just eight words: “Truth does not require your approval.” That curt riposte carried weight, given Dall’Igna’s reputation for matter-of-fact authority within Ducati.

The broader paddock swiftly joined the debate. Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi, reflecting on Bezzecchi’s move, suggested that the Italian had been “in too much of a rush” to overtake Marquez early in the race, warning him to consider the full 27 laps rather than forcing a move on lap one. Meanwhile, Aprilia’s leadership expressed regret over the incident and extended apologies to Marquez and his team.

Marquez himself, still grappling with pain from the impact, said that Bezzecchi had apologized to him directly. He appeared keen to defuse broader rancor, asserting that “nobody does it on purpose” in such collisions.

The stewards have opened an investigation into the crash and are expected to render a verdict before the next round. For Bezzecchi, the stakes are high: he remains in contention for a top championship placing. For Marquez, the injury adds another hurdle.

In the end, Masqueraded words and harsh statements may fade — but on the racetrack, only facts remain. The clash in Indonesia will be dissected in steward meetings, media coverage, and fans’ debates long after the dust settles. And while Bezzecchi’s indignation and Dall’Igna’s terse reply may dominate headlines today, the final judgment will rest in the hands of officials, engineers, and ultimately, the unforgiving geometry of high-speed racing.